Chapter 2251


    James came to the Ancient Realm while trying to flee for his life. He was unwilling to cast the


    Sacrilegious Ascension or use the Infinity Stele because it would cause unnecessary problems.


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    He simply wanted to cultivate unbothered and improve his strength as soon as he could.


    After that, he would return to Earth and kill the Divinity Sect’s elder.


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    After a myriad of thoughts shed through his mind, James took a deep breath. He looked at Harold


    and said calmly, “Go ahead.”


    Harold replied nonchntly, “Draw your weapon. It’ll be child’s y to crush you if you’re going in


    unarmed.”


    “If that’s the case, then I shall admit my defeat.”


    After weighing the pros and cons, James forfeited the match.


    “...”


    The audience was shocked to hear James admit defeat.


    No one expected James to surrender before the match even started.


    Even Harold was blindsided.


    He knew James had impressive physical strength at the Immortal Ascension’s Fifth Stair. He still


    stood a chance against harold but chose to surrender instead.


    Under countless gazes, James slowly walked out of the arena. He arrived beside Yoan and said,


    “I’m sorry, Sir. I don’t think I stand a chance against Harold. Let’s give up on the opportunity to enter


    the Pagoda of mes and head back.”


    James chose to give up. He did not want to be in the spotlight and risk exposing his trump cards.


    Anyway, he could still use them to rapidly enhance his strength in a short period, even if he lost the


    opportunity to enter the Pagoda of mes.


    There was still nearly a year before the Grand Tournament. Plus, he also had the Celestial Abode.


    He would have enough time to train himself if he entered the Time Chamber.


    The currentpetition was not that important to him.


    Thus, he chose to forfeit.


    Yoan nodded lightly and said, “Mhm. You’re indeed no match for him right now. It’s understandable,


    you’d choose to surrender. I’m not ming you for it. On the contrary, I’m d you didn’t lose your


    sensibility and tried to defeat a Grand Supernatural.”


    Yoan’s respect for James grew stronger.


    “Let’s go.”


    After a brief conversation with James, Yoan walked toward the Ancient n’s elder, Thoryn, and


    said, “Thank you for the hospitality you’ve provided us with in the past few days, Elder Thoryn.


    Since my disciple has forfeited the match, there’s no need for us to stay in your n’s domain


    anymore so we’ll be taking our leave.”


    Thoryn’s brows furrowed.


    Although James was not from the Ancient n, Thoryn expected James to perform better than this.


    He knew James was strong and could definitely end up in the top ten if he had not gone against


    Harold.


    After a few seconds, Thoryn said, “Losing now doesn’t mean you’ve lost your chancepletely.


    You still have some hope even after losing this match.”


    “Huh?” Yoan was confused.


    Thoryn exined, “After this round, twenty-six participants will be left. In the next round, there will


    be thirteen remaining. After the final round, only six will be left along with a single person who will


    advance without participating in the prior rounds.


    “These people will be eligible to enter the Pagoda of mes.


    “However, there are still three spots remaining. In the name of fairness, all the defeated participants


    may join the survival round. The losers of the first round will be given a chance to challenge the


    losers of the second round. Then, the winner will move on to challenge the losers of the third round,


    and so on. If James can keep winning, he’ll still have a chance to enter the Pagoda of mes.”


    Hearing this, Yoan sighed in relief.


    Yoan walked back to James and exined thepetition’s rules.


    “James, you still have a chance. After seven spots are upied, the losers from the previous fights


    will participate in a survival round. The losers of the first round will challenge the losers of your


    round, and the winner will move on to challenge the losers of the third round. If you can keep a


    winning streak, you may still be able to enter the Pagoda of mes.”


    “Is that so?”


    James’ face lit up with joy. He had already given up and was not expecting to still have a shot at


    entering the Pagoda of mes.


    With his current strength, he could surely win if he did not have to duel against the strongest


    prodigies in thepetition.


    In fact, he could win if he were to go against someone like Harold. However, he was not willing to


    expose his true strength.


    Yoan said with a smile, “Yeah, so we’ll stay for a few more days. After the top seven are determined,


    you can participate in the survival round.”